Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 71-51, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were dismantled by the Washington Nationals 0-7 at Nationals Park.
Nothing is running away in either direction. Losing by 7 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. But the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Cubs Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Clay Holmes (4-5, 2.86 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (5-9, 5.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were dismantled by the Washington Nationals 0-7 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
75 | 47 | .615 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
71 | 51 | .582 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
61 | 60 | .504 | 13.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
58 | 62 | .483 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
59 | 64 | .480 | 16.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .281 | .920 | 73 | |
| 20 | .271 | .838 | 70 | |
| 18 | .215 | .705 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.38 | 1.17 | 53.0 | |
| 7-1 | 2.28 | 1.20 | 47.1 | |
| 4-3 | 3.93 | 1.24 | 55.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 4 HR, 8 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are heating up, sitting at 71-50 and just three games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who they’ll be facing in the coming weeks. After a commanding 12-6 victory over the Nationals, the Cubs have won six of their last seven games, with a staggering run differential of +17 during that stretch. Despite some concerns about pitching depth with Edward Cabrera and Daniel Palencia dealing with injuries, the team has found reinforcements in Jacob Webb, who has shown promise. Eyes are also on Alex Bregman, who has been a standout performer, reminding fans that the future looks bright against young teams like the Nationals. With 41 games to go, the Cubs are not just in the hunt for the division but also looking to capitalize on the Dodgers' recent struggles, positioning themselves well for a postseason run.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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